What do you read for pleasure?
Loads. In books I always enjoy Jack Reacher novels, thrillers and mysteries with twists.
I used to read a lot of non-fiction and would consume books about psychology and personal development all day long. That has rather dropped out of my life now and I tend to go with fiction, especially when it is well written and structured.
I also like reading sports reports, even though they are well out of date by the time they are available.
Sometimes I even enjoy reading newspapers and political commentary, although I have to admit that the real pleasure there is more often in shouting at the idiots who write the copy rather than the content.
I think I get the most pleasure when I feel I am learning something new - especially when it means my mind is being expanded by new ideas or my beliefs are challenged with a well structured discussion or argument.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Oh, the Kindle. No question. It's a fabulously simple and easy to use piece of kit.
I fell for it the day I found I could read a book lying in very bright sunshine on a lounger
Read more of this interview.